A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6919489 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 54088345 epoch_slot_no: 347545 block_no: 6919312 slot_leader_id: 6834825 size: 79605 time: 2022-02-23 22:17:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x411265535851b6d684f00c1477000ddbf0a16296eca8bed10b61282ba339fa07Block Operator
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